The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service awarded a $5,428,581 Cooperative Agreement under the Inflation Reduction Act Hazardous Fuels Transportation Assistance program (CFDA 10.728) to Sustainable Northwest, a non-profit organization based in Portland, Oregon. The purpose of this grant is to support the transportation and utilization of materials removed during hazardous fuels reduction activities to mitigate wildfire risks across various U.S. regions. Over the award period from January 17, 2025 to December 31, 2026, Sustainable Northwest will facilitate the hauling of timber, biomass, and other forest management byproducts to locations where they can be processed or repurposed. This initiative aims to enable more effective forest management and reduce potential wildfire dangers through improved transportation infrastructure.
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